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Re: Do Social Network Regulations Make Sense?

Speeding Fines — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 03:55:20 -0000

Brilliant post, you make some really interesting points.Looking forward to reading more of your posts.. Thanks.

Re: Do Social Network Regulations Make Sense?

Brad Garland — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 22:01:51 -0000

@Mari - Re: Enforcement, wouldn't the obvious way to try and do it through the masses? Let people police themselves like we are trying to do with these communities today.

As far as regulation, I think it could be helpful. Our community is financial services focused so our members main concern is security and privacy. We allow the information to flow freely but exposing their identity is entirely their choice.

I think there is a way to protect the identity and data of the users along with allowing them to freely engage with other one, it just takes some debating. :)

Another thought, Totspot seems to be doing some interesting stuff with identity protection as well for babies/kids.

Re: Do Social Network Regulations Make Sense?

Mari Smith — Thu, 05 Jun 2008 16:00:43 -0000

Yes, I'm all for much tighter regulations and laws too. However, the challenge is enforcement. And all the expense and logistical components of that enforcement.

I think most socnet users are blissfully unaware just how vulnerable their data could be. It really is caveat emptor - users ought to familiarize themselves with at least the basic terms of use and privacy settings.